Name_________________________
Socks: Even and ODD
Math Task, Grade 1
Directions: There are 3 math tasks below. Choose the one that works
best for you. Show your learning by using math strategies such as:
drawing pictures, creating charts/graphs, creating a math
problem, or writing equations, to help to show your thinking.
Choice #1: Task
Make the following sets of socks. Tell which sets of socks are even and which
are odd.
4
How do you know?
8
9
What makes an even number of socks? ___________________________
Make another even set of socks_________________________________
Name_________________________
Choice #2: More Accessible Version of Task
Make the following sets of socks. Tell which sets of socks are even and which
are odd.
2
Even or Odd? How do you know?
5
7
What makes an even number of socks? ___________________________
__________________________________________________________
Make another even set of socks:
Name_________________________
Choice #3: Challenge Version of Task
Make the following sets of socks. Tell which sets of socks are even and which
are odd.
18
Even or Odd? How do you know?
9
11
What makes an even number of socks?
Make and odd number of socks and an even number of socks:
What happens if you add an odd number to an even number? Do you get an even
number or an odd number? Why?_____________________________________
__________________________________________________________